This is the Christmas market worth visiting in the East Midlands, according to The Independent
Discover why The Independent has named this Christmas market as the best in the East Midlands.
The Independent has unveiled its top 20 Christmas markets in the UK and there’s only one in the East Midlands on the list.
Leicester’s Christmas Market has been named 12th in the UK’s top 20 festive markets, running this year from 13 November to 28 December on Gallowtree Gate in the city centre.
The market — Leicester’s second ever — features more than 20 stalls selling food, crafts and gifts, alongside citywide events including a light trail at Abbey Park, a real ice rink and the 35-metre Wheel of Light in Jubilee Square.
The Independent’s roundup also highlights two West Midlands favourites. Birmingham’s much-loved Frankfurt Christmas Market is listed with dates 1 November – 24 December and is celebrated for its German-style chalets, food and festive atmosphere.
Worcester’s Christmas Fayre is also included, a short, stall-packed event running 4–7 December that turns the cathedral city’s historic streets into a major seasonal shopping destination.
See the full rankings here.